How do I reset imac G5 with OS 10.6.8 to factory settings?

I have to reset my imac G5 that runs OS 10.6.8 to factory settings. I am not selling it but I do want to wipe everything off the hard drive and start over.... fresh.
Please advise how to do that... Thank you!

Click here and follow the instructions. If the computer originally shipped with Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier, when you reach step 5, insert its original disk, restart with the C or Option key held down, use the Disk Utility to erase the internal drive, and install a fresh OS.
If your computer's running 10.6.8, it's an Intel Mac and not a G5.
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